Why Gov. McAuliffe May Want Corporate Tax Cut

Professor Ray Scheppach at UVA’s Batten School of Public Leadership and Policy

Credit:University of Virginia

Governor Terry McAuliffe says he’ll call for a cut in corporate taxes in the budget he submits to lawmakers later this month – a move he claims would attract more foreign companies to Virginia. That sparked criticism from some Democrats who think the state needs that revenue for schools and other social services. At the University of Virginia, one expert says taxes are rarely a big deal for firms choosing a new location. Sandy Hausman spoke with him and filed this report.
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